U.S. Senator from Wisconsin · Class III
Ron Johnson
Position · +0.65
- In office
- Senate 2011–now
15 years in CongressMore senior than 56% of the Senate - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 1%
- Committees
- Finance
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Budget
- Bills on
- Health
- Government Operations and Politics
- Economics and Public Finance
- Age
- 71
Bottom line
Where Johnson has influence
Roles
- Chairman · Budget
- Chairman · Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth (Finance)
- Chairman · Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs)
- Finance · 11th in seniority on the majority side
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs · 2nd in seniority on the majority side
- Special Committee on Aging · 5th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- S. 252 GOOD Act · Out of committee
- S. 164 Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2025 · Out of committee
- S.Con.Res. 38 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036. · Out of committee
- S. 3168 Shutdown Fairness Act · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Johnson’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Johnson breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Johnson voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for Senate Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 1% · 2 of 182 party 1%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Johnson broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActOn the Motion · This act establishes and modifies various federal housing programs.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActOn the Cloture Motion · This act establishes and modifies various federal housing programs.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 16, 2026 | 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActOn the Motion to Proceed · This act establishes and modifies various federal housing programs.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Apr 23, 2026 | A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.On the Amendment · This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2026, sets forth budgetary levels for…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActOn Passage of the Bill · This act establishes and modifies various federal housing programs.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActOn the Cloture Motion · This act establishes and modifies various federal housing programs.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActOn the Amendment · This act establishes and modifies various federal housing programs.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActOn the Cloture Motion · This act establishes and modifies various federal housing programs.Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Johnson is saying
All 9 statements and posts-
Held roundtable discussion on COVID-19 hospital protocols with patients, families, doctors and nurses.
“Rigid adherence to hospital protocols – rarely questioned – became the norm, which many doctors saw as violating the Hippocratic Oath’s core duty: patients first, not protocols. Far too often, the stories of COVID-19 hospitalizations were horrific … Patients lost their freedom. Family members could not visit and…”
Hospital Treatment ProtocolsAI-read
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Announced roundtable discussion on COVID-19 hospital protocols and patient mistreatment during pandemic.
HealthAI-read
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Announced roundtable discussion on COVID-19 hospital protocols and patient mistreatment.
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The newly released email shows that on May 27, 2021, Dr. Janet Woodcock, the then-Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), wrote to Drs.
“no one takes them seriously, no one knows how to treat them, and there is no effort to study this”
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Senators Johnson, Paul Release Additional Texts from Dr. Fauci’s Government iPhone
In Jan. 2021 Dr. Fauci told: “Initial Studies avoid vaccination in first trimester” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.),…
“I am corrected on pregnancy studies. Initial Studies avoid vaccination in first trimester due to possible fever and higher rates of miscarriage in first trimester[.]”
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Chairman Johnson Requests DOJ Investigate California Ballot Fraud
On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche, Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”) Director Kash Patel, and First Assistant U.S.…
“These entities’ apparent actions risk undermining confidence in our democratic process.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Johnson voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 76 of 100 in the Senate · expected = average of 21 majority-party committee chairs
How far Johnson’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 19
- Action in committee 7
- Action beyond committee 6
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
19 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 2 significant (got a roll call vote), 17 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Bills, 119th Congress
All 22 sponsored billsSponsored 22 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 62 (median 308), 31 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Government Operations and Politics, Economics and Public Finance.
- S.Con.Res. 38 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036.Sets congressional budget levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2036. AI-readEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Aug 7, 2026 Out of committee
- S.Res. 765 A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2026 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".Health · Introduced Jun 9, 2026 Passed a chamber
- S. 4698 Right to Try for Individualized Treatments ActHealth · Introduced Jun 8, 2026 In committee
- S. 3710 SOAR Permanent Authorization ActEducation · Introduced Jan 28, 2026 In committee
- S. 2641 Health Care Freedom and Choice ActHealth · Introduced Dec 4, 2025 In committee
- S. 3168 Shutdown Fairness ActUnable to determine bill content; summary not yet available. AI-readEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Nov 9, 2025 Out of committee
- S. 3027 Interstate Commerce Simplification Act of 2025Taxation · Introduced Oct 22, 2025 In committee
- S. 3012 Shutdown Fairness ActAppropriates funds to pay federal employees during government shutdowns. AI-readGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Oct 15, 2025 Introduced
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 221 | 100% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 205 | 38% |
| Other | 115 | 100% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 51 | 84% |
| Immigration | 37 | 27% |
| International Affairs | 36 | 17% |
| Energy & environment | 26 | 100% |
| Congress | 19 | 95% |
| Environmental Protection | 19 | 68% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 19 | 79% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 15 | 100% |
| Energy | 13 | 100% |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 13 | 100% |
| Sports and Recreation | 12 | 67% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 12 | 42% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 11 | 73% |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 10 | 100% |
| Health care | 10 | 100% |
| Housing and Community Development | 9 | 0% |
| Transportation & infrastructure | 8 | 100% |
| Taxation | 7 | 57% |
| Budget & appropriations | 7 | 100% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 6 | 17% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 4 | 100% |
| Health | 4 | 25% |
| Education & families | 3 | 100% |
| Education | 2 | 50% |
| Emergency Management | 2 | 0% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 2 | 100% |
| Immigration & border | 2 | 100% |
| Crime & justice | 2 | 100% |
| Families | 1 | 0% |
How often Johnson voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RBill HagertyTN Senate99%agreement
- RTed CruzTX Senate99%agreement
- RRick ScottFL Senate99%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Johnson most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Johnson’s campaign raised $1.1M: $990K (91%) from individuals and $32K (3%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.2M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Johnson
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 16.
- PAC for America 2 Independent PAC
- Faspac Fareway Stores Corporate PAC
- Federation of Exchange Accomodators 1031 Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Johnson this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inJohnson’s own leadership PAC: Strategy PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Johnson’s measures across every Congress on file.
Try ProRésumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, WisconsinRepublican2011–present
Seat
- State
- Wisconsin
- Seat
- Class 3, senior senator
- Current term
- 2023–2029
- Age
- 71
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-5323
328 Hart Senate Office Building - District offices
- Milwaukee, Oshkosh, Madison
- Website
- ronjohnson.senate.gov
- senronjohnson
- senronjohnson
- YouTube
- SenatorRonJohnson
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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